Sumalagmak (en. To submerge)

/su.ma.lag.mak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Action of being engulfed in something hard to escape or assist.
The boat sank in the deep part of the river.
Sumalagmak ang bangka sa malalim na bahagi ng ilog.
Diving or tilting in the water.
His body submerged in the sea after the wave.
Sumalagmak ang kanyang katawan sa dagat matapos ang alon.

Etymology

from the root word 'lagmak' which means to tilt or submerge in water.

Common Phrases and Expressions

submerged in water
drowned or lost in water.
sumalagmak sa tubig

Related Words

flooded
State of being deep or submerged in water.
lagmak
pour
Action of filling something with water.
buhos

Slang Meanings

got too busy or engaged in something continuously
He got so caught up in his assignments that he couldn't sleep well.
Sumalagmak siya sa mga assignments kaya di na siya nakatulog ng maayos.
sunk into work or interest
He got so immersed in his painting hobby that he stopped thinking about other things.
Sumalagmak siya sa kanyang hobby na magpinta, kaya't hindi na niya naisip ang ibang bagay.
exhausted because of too much effort
He got so worn out from training that he just wanted to give up.
Sumalagmak siya sa training kaya gusto na niyang sumuko.